Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1963 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1963 is the cheaper of the two at $380, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $170 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1963 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Dan Henry 1963 wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1963 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Dan Henry 1963 runs a quartz caliber, while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Dan Henry 1963vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Dan Henry 1963

DH63-K11

MSRP $380

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

196342.5mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

196340h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

1963—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

1963$380

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Pepsi

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$380

$550

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